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Music legend Billy Joel has cancelled all of his future tour dates following his diagnosis of a brain condition called Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
The news comes after an incident in February when the 76-year-old fell over in the middle of performing his song ‘It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me’ to an audience in Connecticut.
The tour dates affected including a handful of UK dates scheduled for summer 2026, which had already been postponed from this summer.
A statement on his website read: “Billy Joel has announced that he will be cancelling all scheduled concerts following a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance.
“Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period.
“Billy is thankful for the excellent care he is receiving and is fully committed to prioritising his health. He is grateful for the support from fans during this time and looks forward to the day when he can once again take the stage.”
Joel added: “I’m sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding.”
According to the NHS, the condition is caused by a buildup of fluid on the brain and is treatable by shunt surgery.
